vintage inspired kitchen

I saw this kitchen in the Boston Globe magazine last weekend.  The idea of using vintage accents is a great way to give a new kitchen some character

THOMAS O'BRIEN OIL RUBBED BRONZE PENDANT

RESTORATION HARDWARE WOOD & METAL STOOLS

LYLE SIDE CHAIRS FROM CRATE & BARREL CAN REMAIN OUTSIDE ALL YEAR LONG- JUST $199 EA.

attention DIYers….

I happen to work in the flatware industry…...so I have pretty good access to what we call "chop suey" aka random pieces of mix and match flatware.  This phenomenon can also occur from years of moving, losing, "borrowing", acquiring from the school lunchroom, etc.  In any case … here's a fun idea to match up some old flatware and achieve a fun way to decorate your table:

Using Americana Gloss Enamels paint in White from DecoArt paint your pieces. Once dry, you just have to let it sit for 48 hours and then bake your utensils in the oven at 350 degrees for half an hour in order for them to be perfectly dishwasher safe. Dishwasher safe, never needs polishing as we say in the biz.

I like white but see other inspiration:

Rustic and weathered wood walls

Distressed wood walls- easy to obtain even if you don't live in a barn!  Here's an idea to try if you like this look.  This can add warmth and character to a home and is actually a quick and easy day project!

 

 

You can work with Olympic brand Weathered Barnboard stain and apply over wood panels (there are others also).  I like when the panels are wider and rotated to be horizontal but you can also try on top of bead board.  The extent of distressing is up to you, you can layer in more patina for an aged look!

Looks like Paris but….

it's Brooklyn…..go figure!

looks amazing

Oysters & Cocktails at Maison Premiere in Brooklyn.

Never been here but def want to try it!

OYSTERS
Peconic Bay Peconic Bay, NY Blue Point Long Island Sound, NY Oak Beach Great South Bay, NY Sewansecott East Shore, VA Shooting Point Salts Hog Island, VA Broadwater Magotha Bay, VA Black Duck Salts Hog Island, VA Naked Cowboy Long Island Sound, CT Ninigret Cup Ninigret pond, RI Standish Shore Barnstable, MA Katama Bay Katama Bay, MA Riptide Westport, MA Glidden Flat (Belon) Damariscotta Ri 

Quinoa, my imaginary well dressed daughter!

If you are on Pinterest and want to follow something very amusing, meet Quinoa, the imaginary well dressed daughter of a fellow Pinner named Tiffany Beveridge.  The photos are great, the captions hysterical and the antics of Quinoa and fellow friends such as Chevron and Gilroy are tres amusant!!

Link:http://pinterest.com/tiffanywbwg/my-imaginary-well-dressed-toddler-daughter/

Photo:


Caption:

While playing "photo shoot" at the beach, it became clear to Quinoa and Chevron that Pantone wasn't going to give it her all.

 

Ha!

Catalano Architects of Boston

For your dream home or follow them on Houzz for fun:

 love the lighting:

 check out the paneled ceiling:

make your mark 2

more monograms for the home:

from west elm and pottery barn

love the soaps!

and even Etsy: